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Truck Driver
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Role Description This full-time, on-site Truck Driver role is based in Kitchener, ON. The Truck Driver will operate commercial trucks to transport freight safely and efficiently to customer locations across designated routes. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, following all DOT and company safety regulations, and maintaining accurate logs and delivery documentation. The role also involves securing loads, assisting with unloading when required, communicating with dispatch and customers, and promptly reporting any incidents, delays, or maintenance needs. The Truck Driver is expected to represent the company professionally and support a culture of safety and reliability.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess CDL Class A and strong Truck Driving experience.
- Candidates should possess knowledge of DOT Regulations and safe Truck operation practices.
- Candidates should possess skills in Unloading and handling freight safely and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of road safety, defensive driving, and adherence to transportation laws.
- Clean driving record and ability to pass required background checks and drug/alcohol screenings.
- Ability to perform basic vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Reliable time management, attention to detail, and professional communication with dispatch and customers.
- Physical ability to sit for extended periods and handle occasional lifting or moving of freight.
- Previous experience in regional or long-haul trucking is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Operate commercial trucks to transport freight safely and efficiently, conducting vehicle inspections and complying with DOT and company safety regulations. Secure loads, assist with unloading, maintain accurate logs and delivery records, communicate with dispatch and customers, and report incidents, delays, or maintenance needs.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Class A commercial driver's license, truck-driving experience, knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices, and the ability to handle freight and perform basic vehicle inspections. A clean driving record, successful completion of required background and drug/alcohol screenings, reliable time management, professional communication, and the physical ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally move freight are required; regional or long-haul experience is an asset.
Skills
- Commercial Truck Operation
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Freight Transportation
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- DOT Regulations
- Safe Truck Operation
- Load Securing
- Freight Unloading and Handling
- Defensive Driving
- Driving Record Compliance
- Vehicle Maintenance Reporting
- Delivery Documentation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Communication
- Customer Service
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Commercial Truck
- Freight Transportation
- DOT Regulations
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Safety
- Load Securing
- Freight Unloading
- Delivery Documentation
- Driver Logs
- Defensive Driving
- Road Safety
- Transportation Laws
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Customer Communication
- Background Check
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Regional Trucking
- Long-Haul Trucking
- Logistics
- Supply Chain